Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2022 Period start date To 31[st] March 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Charles Amherst’s Almshouses
Charity registration number:209602
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Almshouses for blind or impotent persons who have resided in the ancient parish of Pembury for not less than two years next preceding the time of appointment. Any surplus income to be applied for the benefit of almspeople. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provision and maintenance of almshouses |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission and believe that all our activities are for the benefit for needy residents in our area of benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers regularly visit the residents of the amlshouses and arrange for the maintenance of their properties. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We completely refurbished one of the houses including putting in a new kitchen during the year. The house has now been occupied by a local resident who would otherwise have been homeless due to the redevelopment of the property where he was living. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We simply collect the Weekly Maintenance contributions, monitoring the likely future cost of maintenance and repairs. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The year has not been a good one for the performance of investments. We are reviewing our investment policy for the future. |
| Other |
Financial Review
Para 1.21
Review of the charity’s
We have ended the year with a surplus
| financial position at the end of the period |
of income of £8,461.43. This will be added to our ear-marked reserves. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are help for future maintenance. One reserve is to build up a reserve to overhaul the roof in 10 – 20 years time. We are told that at current prices this will cost £120K. There is a reserve for routine maintenance. Finally, there is a reserve for exterior re- decoration etc. which happens every 5 years. The buildings were built in 1715. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the period we held reserves of £112,034.12 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Charity’s principal source of funds is the Weekly Maintenance Contributions received from residents. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The investment objectives are safely to grow the fund as much as possible for use in the future maintenance of the buildings. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Investment risk. Risk of having insufficient sums should major works be required and insufficient reserves being held. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Scheme of Trust. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Scheme of 1953 provides: a. One ex-officio trustee being the Vicar for the time being of Pembury b. 3 representative trustees – being 2 by the Parish Council of Pembury and 1 by the committee for the time being of The Pembury Women’s Institute c. One Co-optative Trustee. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | A policy for the Induction of Trustees was last reviewed and approved in June 2022. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity is a member of The Almshouse Association. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None known |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Charles Amherst’s Almshouses |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Pembury Almshouses |
| Registered charity number | 209602 |
| Charity’s principal address | 7 Batchelors Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent, TN2 4ED. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Morris Stratton |
Chairman | Appointed 8thSeptember 2022 |
Pembury Parish Council | |
| Nicola Jane Phipps | Appointed 6thOctober 2023 |
Appointed by Pembury Womens Institute |
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| Margaret Weaver | Appointed 1stMay2022 | PemburyParish Council | ||
| Pauline Edith Franks |
Co-optative Trustee | |||
| Rev Richard Mark Worssam |
Vicar of Pembury | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor | David Jarrett | The Jioners Shop, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ. |
| Treasure r |
Alan Hughes | 7, Henwoods Crescent, Pembury, TN2 4LJ. |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Nigel Morris Stratton
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
December 2023
Charles Amherst's Almshouses, Pembury
Statement of account for the year ended 31st. March 2023
| Income WMC from properties 26820.00 Income fromNAACIF shares 0.00 Total Income Expenditure Water sewerage & supply 740.38 Insurance 1427.53 Almshouse Association Subscription 196.00 Chairman's expenses 8.00 Residents Christmas presents 240.00 Maintenance and repair 15309.34 Architect Fees 0.00 Television licences 159.00 Electricity/Gas 107.66 Treasurer's expenses/postage 14.66 Garden Waste Bins 156.00 Total expenditure Net income over expenditure Investment Charifund Accumulation Units Bank Statement Balance March 31st. 2023 |
Income WMC from properties 26820.00 Income fromNAACIF shares 0.00 Total Income Expenditure Water sewerage & supply 740.38 Insurance 1427.53 Almshouse Association Subscription 196.00 Chairman's expenses 8.00 Residents Christmas presents 240.00 Maintenance and repair 15309.34 Architect Fees 0.00 Television licences 159.00 Electricity/Gas 107.66 Treasurer's expenses/postage 14.66 Garden Waste Bins 156.00 Total expenditure Net income over expenditure Investment Charifund Accumulation Units Bank Statement Balance March 31st. 2023 |
26820.00 18358.57 |
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| 8461.43 | ||
| 38732.31 73301.81 |
See over for Bank Reconciliation and Maintenance/Repair costs
I have examined the above accounts for the year ending 31/03/2023 and the figures as at that date from the books receipts and bank statements. In my view these give an accurate picture and assessment of the trust's situation for the year and as at that date.
John R. Franks A.C.I.B.
Independent Examiner 01/04/2023
Bank Reconciliation
| Opening balance 01/04/2022 | 64840.38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Less unpresented Cheques | 0 | 64840.38 |
| Add income to 31/03/2023 | 26820.00 | |
| Less purchase of shares | 0.00 | |
| Less expenditure | -18358.57 | |
| Closing Bank Balance as at 31/03/2023 | 73301.81 |
Analysis of Maintenance and Repairs
| New kitchen 11 Carpeting 11 Replaster & redecoration 11 Electrical repairs & tiling 11 Kitchen fan +light 9 New shower door 17 New toilet unit 17 New Saniflo unit 17 Seals to toilet pipe 13 Service boilers All Repair boiler leak 15 Paint 11 Total |
6137.00 2366.16 2940.07 1015.20 607.77 214.46 320.00 985.00 95.00 510.00 108.00 10.68 |
|---|---|
| 15309.34 |
Charles Amherst's Almshouses, Pembury
Statement of account for the year ended 31st. March 2023
| Income WMC from properties 26820.00 Income fromNAACIF shares 0.00 Total Income Expenditure Water sewerage & supply 740.38 Insurance 1427.53 Almshouse Association Subscription 196.00 Chairman's expenses 8.00 Residents Christmas presents 240.00 Maintenance and repair 15309.34 Architect Fees 0.00 Television licences 159.00 Electricity/Gas 107.66 Treasurer's expenses/postage 14.66 Garden Waste Bins 156.00 Total expenditure Net income over expenditure Investment Charifund Accumulation Units Bank Statement Balance March 31st. 2023 |
Income WMC from properties 26820.00 Income fromNAACIF shares 0.00 Total Income Expenditure Water sewerage & supply 740.38 Insurance 1427.53 Almshouse Association Subscription 196.00 Chairman's expenses 8.00 Residents Christmas presents 240.00 Maintenance and repair 15309.34 Architect Fees 0.00 Television licences 159.00 Electricity/Gas 107.66 Treasurer's expenses/postage 14.66 Garden Waste Bins 156.00 Total expenditure Net income over expenditure Investment Charifund Accumulation Units Bank Statement Balance March 31st. 2023 |
26820.00 18358.57 |
|---|---|---|
| 8461.43 | ||
| 38732.31 73301.81 |
See over for Bank Reconciliation and Maintenance/Repair costs
I have examined the above accounts for the year ending 31/03/2023 and the figures as at that date from the books receipts and bank statements. In my view these give an accurate picture and assessment of the trust's situation for the year and as at that date.
John R. Franks A.C.I.B.
Independent Examiner 01/04/2023
Bank Reconciliation
| Opening balance 01/04/2022 | 64840.38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Less unpresented Cheques | 0 | 64840.38 |
| Add income to 31/03/2023 | 26820.00 | |
| Less purchase of shares | 0.00 | |
| Less expenditure | -18358.57 | |
| Closing Bank Balance as at 31/03/2023 | 73301.81 |
Analysis of Maintenance and Repairs
| New kitchen 11 Carpeting 11 Replaster & redecoration 11 Electrical repairs & tiling 11 Kitchen fan +light 9 New shower door 17 New toilet unit 17 New Saniflo unit 17 Seals to toilet pipe 13 Service boilers All Repair boiler leak 15 Paint 11 Total |
6137.00 2366.16 2940.07 1015.20 607.77 214.46 320.00 985.00 95.00 510.00 108.00 10.68 |
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| 15309.34 |